datatrota
Signup Login
Home Jobs Blog

Software Development Jobs in Nigeria (Page 4)

  • Bankit logo

    Frontend Developer

    BankitLagos, Nigeria16 January

    Bankit Africa is a forward-thinking fintech company licensed as a MFB in Nig. We're on a mission to redefine how individuals and businesses interact with ...

    Onsite
  • Bankit logo

    QA / QC Engineer

    BankitLagos, Nigeria16 January

    Bankit Africa is a forward-thinking fintech company licensed as a MFB in Nig. We're on a mission to redefine how individuals and businesses interact with ...

    Onsite
  • Pinnah Foods logo

    Junior Videographer

    Pinnah FoodsLagos, Nigeria16 January

    Pinnah Foods Limited is a restaurant chain with 6 outlets operating in the city of Lagos.If you’re creative, social-media savvy, and love visual ...

    Onsite
  • Loger Solutions Limited logo

    Frontend Web / Mobile Engineer

    Loger Solutions Limit..Lagos, Nigeria16 January

    Loger is a property technology platform designed to simplify and enhance the rental process for property seekers and real estate agents. Our solution provides ...

    Remote
  • Loger Solutions Limited logo

    Backend Engineer

    Loger Solutions Limit..Lagos, Nigeria16 January

    Loger is a property technology platform designed to simplify and enhance the rental process for property seekers and real estate agents. Our solution provides ...

    Remote
  • Pagatech Limited logo

    Software Architect

    Pagatech LimitedLagos, Nigeria16 January

    Pagatech was founded in early 2009 with a vision to enable a cashless society and bank the unbanked in Africa. Our first product offering, Paga, is a direct to ...

    Hybrid
  • Pagatech Limited logo

    Senior Software Engineer

    Pagatech LimitedLagos, Nigeria16 January

    Pagatech was founded in early 2009 with a vision to enable a cashless society and bank the unbanked in Africa. Our first product offering, Paga, is a direct to ...

    Hybrid
  • Pagatech Limited logo

    Software Engineer

    Pagatech LimitedLagos, Nigeria16 January

    Pagatech was founded in early 2009 with a vision to enable a cashless society and bank the unbanked in Africa. Our first product offering, Paga, is a direct to ...

    Onsite
  • Pagatech Limited logo

    Software Engineer (Front-End)

    Pagatech LimitedLagos, Nigeria16 January

    Pagatech was founded in early 2009 with a vision to enable a cashless society and bank the unbanked in Africa. Our first product offering, Paga, is a direct to ...

    Hybrid
  • Youverify Online Services logo

    Senior IOS Engineer

    Youverify Online Serv..Lagos, Nigeria16 January

    Youverify is building trust in Africa by helping businesses and individuals confirm identity and physical addresses. Using artificial intelligence, Youverify ...

    Hybrid
  • Youverify Online Services logo

    Senior Android Engineer

    Youverify Online Serv..Lagos, Nigeria16 January

    Youverify is building trust in Africa by helping businesses and individuals confirm identity and physical addresses. Using artificial intelligence, Youverify ...

    Hybrid
  • Ecobank Nigeria logo

    BOL Auto Developer

    Ecobank NigeriaLagos, Nigeria16 January

    Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), a public limited liability company, was established as a bank holding company in 1985 under a private sector ...

    Onsite
  • CredPal logo

    Full Stack Developer

    CredPalLagos, Nigeria15 January

    CredPal is an innovative solution that seeks to combat the ever complex loan approval process that has deterred millions from achieving specific gaols over the ...

    Hybrid
  • CredPal logo

    Mobile Application Developer

    CredPalLagos, Nigeria15 January

    CredPal is an innovative solution that seeks to combat the ever complex loan approval process that has deterred millions from achieving specific gaols over the ...

    Hybrid
  • KingMakers logo

    3D Motion Designer

    KingMakersLagos, Nigeria15 January

    KingMakers is the leading sports and digital entertainment platform company across the African continent. We are focused on creating opportunity. Opportunity ...

    Hybrid
  • Norrenberger Financial Group logo

    Robotics Process Automation Developer

    Norrenberger Financia..Abuja, Nigeria15 January

    Norrenberger is a leading, independent financial services group that provides bespoke financial solutions that add value to our individual and institutional ...

    Onsite

What is software development?

Software development is a set of computer science activities that involves the process of creating, designing, testing, deploying and supporting software. The goal is to create ready and easy-to-use software for everyday life. On the other hand, software is the set of instructions and programs that tell a computer what and what not to do. It is the software that makes a computer programmable. 

Types of Software Development

Front-end Development

Front-end development is the part of software development that is most available to the user. It is the part that deals with building the user interface and managing client-side behaviour. It consists of the graphical elements of any application or website.

Back-end Development 

Back-end development comprises server-side behaviour, which correlates to servers, databases, application programming interfaces (APIs), and other internal structures powering the software application itself.

Full-stack Development 

Full-stack development deals with both the back-end and front-end development of a website or application. It is a combination of client-side and server-side development. 

Application Development 

Application development is about creating a software program (or a set of them) designed to perform various tasks required by a business. It contains various activities, such as designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications. 

API Development 

API, or Application Programming Interface, refers to a set of rules and protocols used for software interaction. APIs allow different software applications to communicate and interact with each other, extending software functionality and enhancing the overall user experience.

Desktop Development 

Desktop development exclusively creates applications that run on a desktop operating system, such as Windows, Mac, or Linux. This is opposed to developers that create applications that run on mobile, tablet, or other devices. 

Some other types of software development include:

  • Data Science 

  • Cloud Computing Development 

  • Mobile App Development 

  • Software Tools Development 

  • Security Software Development 

  • Video Game Development 

  • DevOps Engineering 

Skills needed for software development 

Programming Language

To be a software developer, you must have knowledge of programming languages. They are source code a person can write for a software program. Some of them are Javascript, HTML, CSS, Python, C++, PHP, etc. 

Data Structure and Algorithms 

A good knowledge of data structure and algorithms is at the heart of software development. This skill is required to organize massive amounts of code using the right structure and to solve a specific problem in less time and space.

Source Control

Source control helps software developers manage and store their code. A developer who is proficient in version control is in popular demand in a number of organizations.

Testing 

Every software program requires an intricate testing process before a company can release it to consumers. So, every software developer must understand the concept of unit, integration and system testing. 

Operating Systems 

A software developer should know the fundamentals and mechanisms of different operating systems. Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux are the primary operating systems for computers, while iOS and Android are two common options for mobile phones. 

Databases

Another essential skill for developers is the knowledge of working with databases. It is impossible to develop any kind of application and software for an organization without the knowledge of the enterprise database.

How do I become a software developer? 

  • Decide the field and type of software development you want to venture into.

  • Enhance your software development skills and learn the new ones you ought to learn. You can do this by registering for a course or even self-learning. 

  • Get certifications in software development or pursue a degree in it. 

  • Begin to build mini-projects that you can showcase when the time comes. 

  • Apply for software development jobs in line with your field.